Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 105.29°WElev: 8330ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 3:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Taos Ski Valley NM

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Taos Ski Valley NM
 36.54°N 105.39°W (Elev. 11499 ft)
12:31 am MDT Aug 4, 2026
4am MDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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